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Host: Stella

Bologna, Italy

USD
$150-$300 per person

Bologna food tour with a licensed tour guide

Host offerings
  • Cooking studio
  • Professional cook
  • Pets
  • Vegetarian
  • Alcohol
  • Transportation
  • Cooking class
  • Market visit
  • Food tour

Meet Stella

Until 2016, Stella worked in an office, then she decided to follow her passion and studied to become a licensed tour guide. Since 2019, she has been guiding tours around the city because she loves meeting new people and sharing with them her passion for history, food and culture. Like any true blue Italian, Stella loves food and began cooking when she was only a child - she fondly remembers making her first tagliatelle with ragu for her whole family! She is excited to share this passion with those visiting Bologna - the people, culture, and food such as parmigiano reggiano, prosciutto, aceto balsamico etc. Stella says that once you see how the local produce is made you will appreciate it even more!

What to expect

Please note menu might vary. If there are particular dishes you are interested in trying, please include your request in the booking form.

Food tour: (1-5 guests) This is a 3.5 hour walking tour around Bologna city with your local, licensed guide, Stella. Please wear comfortable shoes and clothing for this Bologna food tour. On your guided food tour of Bologna with Stella, you will walk through the most interesting squares and streets of Bologna, combining the history of each place along with tastings of local specialties. You will also visit lively food markets and artisanal shops, to taste some of the best produce from local vendors. These vendors use traditional recipes, like the “sfogline” making pasta fresca, who will share his knowledge and secrets inherited from his grandmothers! Throughout the tour Stella will share stories, insights, take you to hidden gems and her favorite vendors who have the best produce. By the end of the Bologna food tour you would have learned about the city and its rich culture, history and food.

Notes: Two glasses of wine is included in the price of your Bologna food tour. Pick from your hotel is included, provided your hotel is within the city center of Bologna. If not, you will meet Stella at Fontana del Nettuno. Please note Stella can accommodate lactose free, gluten free, vegetarian and vegan diets, please let her know in advance if you have any dietary restrictions, while booking the Bologna food tour online.

Languages spoken: English, French; German, Spanish, Italian

Sample menu

This is just a sample menu to give you an idea of the types of dishes the host cooks. Your menu will vary according to seasonal availability.
  • Your food tastings on this Bologna food tour include:
  • Parmigiano Reggiano Dop
  • Mortadella Di Bologna Igp And Salame Rosa (Cured Meats)
  • Different Kind Of Bread (Tigella And Crescentina)
  • Pasta Fresca (Tagliatelle Al Ragu’ Or Tortellini)
  • Rice Cake And Espresso Coffee
  • Ice-cream
  • Two Glasses of Wine

Traveler reviews

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Stella

$150-$300 USD

per person
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  • Credit card is not charged until the host confirms your booking
  • Private experience
Pricing (per person)*
1 person 2-4 ppl 5+ people
Food Tour
$300 $196 $150
Alcohol
$0 per person
*Does not include 3% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
1 person 2-4 ppl 5+ people
Food Tour
$300 $196 $150
Alcohol
$0 per person
*Does not include 3% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
Experience Timings
Lunch Dinner
Food Tour
9:30am-1:30pm 5:00pm-9:00pm

Meet Stella

Until 2016, Stella worked in an office, then she decided to follow her passion and studied to become a licensed tour guide. Since 2019, she has been guiding tours around the city because she loves meeting new people and sharing with them her passion for history, food and culture. Like any true blue Italian, Stella loves food and began cooking when she was only a child - she fondly remembers making her first tagliatelle with ragu for her whole family! She is excited to share this passion with those visiting Bologna - the people, culture, and food such as parmigiano reggiano, prosciutto, aceto balsamico etc. Stella says that once you see how the local produce is made you will appreciate it even more!

What to expect

Please note menu might vary. If there are particular dishes you are interested in trying, please include your request in the booking form.

Food tour: (1-5 guests) This is a 3.5 hour walking tour around Bologna city with your local, licensed guide, Stella. Please wear comfortable shoes and clothing for this Bologna food tour. On your guided food tour of Bologna with Stella, you will walk through the most interesting squares and streets of Bologna, combining the history of each place along with tastings of local specialties. You will also visit lively food markets and artisanal shops, to taste some of the best produce from local vendors. These vendors use traditional recipes, like the “sfogline” making pasta fresca, who will share his knowledge and secrets inherited from his grandmothers! Throughout the tour Stella will share stories, insights, take you to hidden gems and her favorite vendors who have the best produce. By the end of the Bologna food tour you would have learned about the city and its rich culture, history and food.

Notes: Two glasses of wine is included in the price of your Bologna food tour. Pick from your hotel is included, provided your hotel is within the city center of Bologna. If not, you will meet Stella at Fontana del Nettuno. Please note Stella can accommodate lactose free, gluten free, vegetarian and vegan diets, please let her know in advance if you have any dietary restrictions, while booking the Bologna food tour online.

Languages spoken: English, French; German, Spanish, Italian

Sample menu

This is just a sample menu to give you an idea of the types of dishes the host cooks. Your menu will vary according to seasonal availability.
  • Your food tastings on this Bologna food tour include:
  • Parmigiano Reggiano Dop
  • Mortadella Di Bologna Igp And Salame Rosa (Cured Meats)
  • Different Kind Of Bread (Tigella And Crescentina)
  • Pasta Fresca (Tagliatelle Al Ragu’ Or Tortellini)
  • Rice Cake And Espresso Coffee
  • Ice-cream
  • Two Glasses of Wine

Traveler reviews

This is a new host who does not yet have any reviews. You can see reviews of our other Bologna Traveling Spoon experiences on TripAdvisor:
Pricing (per person)*
1 person 2-4 ppl 5+ people
Food Tour
$300 $196 $150
Alcohol
$0 per person
*Does not include 3% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
1 person 2-4 ppl 5+ people
Food Tour
$300 $196 $150
Alcohol
$0 per person
*Does not include 3% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
Experience Timings
Lunch Dinner
Food Tour
9:30am-1:30pm 5:00pm-9:00pm
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